Catch the holiday spirit at East Village Promenade

Thursday, November 21, 2013 3:27 PM

The 12th annual Holiday Promenade will be held in downtown Des Moines' East Village Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. In addition to shopping, the promenade will feature visits with Santa at the State Historical Building from 5 to 6:15 p.m. and at Brenton Skating Plaza from 6:15 to 7 p.m. Along with caroling and ice skating, many East Village businesses will extend shopping hours and have festive window decorations. Promenade visitors will be able to vote for their favorite window displays through Dec. 12. Shopping maps can be found online, and event information will be available at Brenton Skating Plaza and the State Historical Building from 5 to 7 p.m.